"Now, I'm going to make a vivid suggestion, Jack.

In fact, that's why I subjected myself to the ordeal of breakfasting with you.

It's none of my business, as you so kindly put it, but--_shall_ I suggest something ?" "Go ahead," replied Gatewood, tranquilly lighting a cigarette.

"I know what you'll say." "No, you don't.

Firstly, you are having such a good time in this world that you don't really enjoy yourself--isn't that so ?" "I--well I--well, let it go at that." "Secondly, with all your crimes and felonies, you have one decent trait left: you really would like to fall in love.